This 2 day residential course aims to provide delegates with an appreciation of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020:1998 and related international guidance, and its application to the accreditation of various types of inspection, including an introduction to the UKAS assessment and accreditation process.
This course aims to help delegates increase their awareness of the standard and its application in differing inspection body ebvironments with reference to UKAS processes used for assessment and reporting purposes. Key differences between ISO/IEC 17020:1998 and other accreditation standards will be highlighted.
This course is suitable for anyone needing an understanding of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020:1998 for use in accredited inspection, and would be appropriate for managers needing to structure or maintain a suitable quality management system for an inspection body.
During this interactive course, the requirements of the standard will be broken down into the six ‘key’ elements common across all accreditation standards
Note: Delegates requiring an awareness of ISO/IEC 17020:1998 with emphasis on the audit/review of the necessary management system (not included within this course), should consider the ‘Understanding ISO/IEC 17020:1998– for internal auditors and managers reviewing the Quality management System’s performance’ course.
Course is run on demand only.
(pease contact training@ukas.com to register your interest.
The residential course fee £1080.00 + VAT includes comprehensive course materials, all meals and accomodation for one night.